Description Massachusetts,19th Century
Tightly woven basket with woven bottom, no flat bottom piece. Nantucket baskets started as a way for sailors to pass the time while out at sea.
Dimensions 11 1/4" x 9 1/4" dia.,
Medium Wood
Condition Report Light wear to bottom of basket, otherwise very good condition.
Provenance From the collection of a Wakefield, Rhode Island lady.
Notes Marked "GCE" top of handle.